Director of the Environmental Police Roshan Rajapakshe today described the current government as “our government” creating a fresh controversy in social media. 

He made this remark while speaking to the media over removing an artwork put up in Colombo by a civil society group urging the government to stop environmental destruction.

“There is a discussion on this matter after OUR government came to power. It is good that people are talking about the environment and working to protect their surroundings. But before putting up such structures, permission should be duly obtained,” he added. 

However, the senior police officer’s reference to the government as “our government” has drawn the attention of many social media users.